Washington often talks about lowering healthcare costs but ignores one of the simplest ways to do it: addressing the problem of obesity seriously. With the right tools, millions of Americans could improve their health, improving their lives and productivity while saving taxpayers billions. Yet, the government refuses to cover proven obesity treatments.

For millions, lowering their weight is far more than a cosmetic goal. Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic illnesses. By restricting access to safe and effective medical treatments like GLP-1s, policymakers are failing both patients who want to lead healthier lives and taxpayers who often end up shouldering the costs of preventable disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and

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